Explore the Family Name Caroline
The meaning of Caroline
1. Irish: variant of Carlin. 2. English: variant of Carling.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Caroline in the United States?
Based on the Decennial U.S. Census, the popularity of the surname Caroline has notably decreased over time. In 2000, it was ranked at 48,109 and by 2010, it had slipped to a position of 58,337, indicating a decrease of 21.26%. Similarly, the count of individuals with this surname also dwindled from 413 in 2000 to 348 in 2010, marking a decline of 15.74%. The proportion per 100k of people having this surname declined by 20%, from 0.15 in 2000 to 0.12 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #48,109 | #58,337 | -21.26% |
| Count | 413 | 348 | -15.74% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.15 | 0.12 | -20% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Caroline
When examining the ethnic identity associated with the surname Caroline according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, some shifts can be observed between 2000 and 2010. The proportion of individuals identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased significantly, rising from 2.91% to 4.89%, a growth of 68.04%. The representation of those identifying as Hispanic also climbed slightly, from 3.39% to 3.74%. Meanwhile, the share of individuals identifying as White dipped slightly from 69.98% to 67.53%, and those who identified as Black decreased from 22.28% to 21.55%. There were no changes noted for those identifying as belonging to two or more races or as American Indian and Alaskan Native.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 69.98% | 67.53% | -3.5% |
| Black | 22.28% | 21.55% | -3.28% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 2.91% | 4.89% | 68.04% |
| Hispanic | 3.39% | 3.74% | 10.32% |
| Two or More Races | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |